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Domestic House Cleaner/ Housekeeper

Part TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 16 April 2026

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable and trustworthy domestic cleaner/housekeeper to provide cleaning and housekeeping services in clients’ homes across the island. Applicants must have good attention to detail, be able to work independently, and be comfortable travelling between visits. Requirements: Full driving licence and access to own vehicle. Good attention to detail. Reliable and trustworthy. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. DBS check required. Hours between Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 3pm. To request an application form, please email sclarke@adorn.co.im

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi55%
AI exposure (AIOE)i40%

Many cleaning and housekeeping tasks are routine and partially automatable with current robotic and scheduling technologies, raising the automation risk to a moderate level. However, the need for physical presence, trust, and adaptability to unique home environments keeps the AI exposure and full automation risk from being high.

Task analysis

  • Travel between clients’ homes to provide cleaning and housekeeping services.
  • Clean and sanitize rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms to maintain hygiene standards.
  • Dust and polish furniture, fixtures, and fittings.
  • Manage time and schedule to ensure all assigned homes are serviced within working hours.
  • Handle and dispose of household waste safely and appropriately.
  • Communicate with clients to confirm appointments and address special requests.
  • Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies and report low stock to management or clients.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including safe use of cleaning chemicals.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 Not visa eligible
UK SOC2020: 9232Domestic cleaners and housekeepers
O*NET: 37-2012.00 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Use scheduling apps to optimise travel and appointments
  • Adopt digital checklists for task tracking and reminders
  • Learn basic robotic vacuum or mop operation

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
30%5 yrs
55%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyRobotic Vacuums

Automate floor cleaning in client homes

🤖 AI AgentAI Scheduling Assistant

Optimise cleaner routes and appointment times

🌍 OutsourcingSpecialist Deep Cleaning Services

Contract out periodic intensive cleaning tasks

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

Routine tasks can be automated; human presence needed for trust and adaptability

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate schedules and client communications

Power Automate

Automate appointment reminders and supply alerts

Copilot for Outlook

Streamline email responses and appointment confirmations

Key Skills

CleaningAdvancedAttention to DetailAdvancedTime ManagementIntermediateDrivingIntermediateConfidentialityIntermediateHealth and SafetyIntermediateManual HandlingIntermediateActive ListeningBeginner

Knowledge Areas

Cleaning and Sanitation StandardsHealth and Safety ProceduresCustomer Relationship ManagementOffice AdministrationPublic Safety and SecurityConfidentiality and Data Protection

O*NET Competency Skills

Service OrientationCoordinationTime Management

Alternative Career Paths

Commercial Cleaner90% match

Transition to cleaning offices, schools, or commercial premises with similar skills but different environments.

Care Home Housekeeper80% match

Work in residential care settings, adding elements of elderly support and regulated environments.

Facilities Assistant70% match

Support building operations and maintenance in larger organizations, expanding into basic facilities management.

Cleaning Supervisor75% match

Move into a supervisory role, overseeing teams of cleaners and managing schedules and quality.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Windows

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Getting Information
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

0%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

69%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

2/5

Some prep

O*NET Median Salary

£19k

US ref. $24k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

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